It was bound to happen eventually...

I've had my first failed experiment. :-( When I got home from work today, Hubby was again complaining about an odd odor emanating from the study - more specifically the sauerkraut fermentation vessel. :-( Sure enough, when I took a peek, there was a thin layer of white slime over the top. It spoiled. Hubby and I took it outside and dumped it in a trash bag. Guess I'll either have to try again or continue making sauerkraut with the recipe I already use - simmering it in beer (is that really so bad?!). I need to figure out which it's going to be. I've got several heads growing out in the garden and a person can only eat so much cole slaw. :-)